Lavigne tweeted: "New music ready very soon. Thanks for being so supportive and patient. I'm doing my best in every way. Thanks xo"

The record was originally rumoured to be out before the end of last year after LA Reid, chairman of Lavigne's label Epic, said he wanted to release the album in 2012 or at the latest by "the top of the new year".

Reid also confirmed that Lavigne has worked with new fiancé Chad Kroeger, of Nickelback fame, on the album.

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